Johnny Miller | The Open Official Film 1976
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Johnny Miller was playing the best golf of anyone in the world when he won The Open in 1976.
The blond American had been second and third in the previous three years and won the U.S. Open in 1973 with a record closing round of 63.
At Royal Birkdale he finished with a 66 that took him from two behind to six ahead of the field. He played supreme golf and yet even he would accept that it was a week when a new star was born - Seve Ballesteros
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I'm in heaven watching Peter introduce a classic Open from the game's golden age. Thankyou to the R&A for putting this on KZread.
Please keep posting those Open Official Films. For me there is nothing better on KZread
I absolutely love these old videos. Johnny Miller swing was perfect
@chevy4x466
Жыл бұрын
My favorite swing
Loved Miller's swing and confidence. He won using clubs he'd never played with before. Graphite shafts in the irons, I think a 1st at a major.
As Johnny Miller said in Golf Channel's - Golf Films movie, Summer of '76, the Open Championship at Birkdale represented the zenith of his carreer and the beginning of Seve's epic ascension in the sport. One was a dying comet and the other a burgeoning super nova.
Johnny Miller came great again1980 -1983 won last tournament 1994 at Pebble Beach, putting yips caused him problems
Great these films.And that sweltering summer of 76.
Weiskopt was a fine striker of the ball . especially back in those days with the timber drivers
Miller was so talented.
That was a right gold fish bowl of a dram Peter Alliss had at the intro.
Tony Jacklin - such incisive comments after the 3rd round. And Peter Alliss... legendary
@prestonphelps1649
3 ай бұрын
Peter Allis. LEGAND
Severiano ballesteros is a great player. He won 5 majors during his sucessful career whether in majors or the ryder cup for europe against the usa. Then he died of the horrible disease cancer in 2011 at the young age of 54. R.i.p. your place in the history books is assured forever.
@PhilBaird1
2 ай бұрын
Does anyone else feel that golf hasn't been the same since Seve left us, then Peter a few years later. The magic went with them for me.
To me it's past majors like this that speak to Jack's true greatness! Had he putted even average, he would've yet challenged for another major. And there's many more majors Nicklaus finished 2nd in. Of which he could've easily won. Largely due to the other all-time greats he competed against like Miller & Seve. Amazing watching Ballesteros compete at this level at 19yrs of age! And you have to feel good for Johnny Miller. Knowing how many times he lost out on winning other majors. Because of the Golden Bear's propensity to come from behind on the final day. Love watching back these old Opens!
@Weshopwizard
8 ай бұрын
A lot of those seconds were 1 stroke too. Dude could have won 20+.
@user-qk7id7ev9u
4 ай бұрын
@@Weshopwizard He won all he was capable of winning and no more.
Saw Miller and Weiskoph play around 1980 at Riviera for the LA Open…..unbelievable how good they hit their irons. I saw Miller lip out a tee shot on number 6 I believe for a near ACE…..GREAT TIMES FOR GOLF
Although Seve didn’t win, it was still a great Open and Miller was one heck of a player in the 70s
Beautiful use of long irons by all players. Today it's just driver, wedge, putter, driver, wedge, putter etc.
Great
The year I was born LOL
Ian Stanley had an up and down tournament - 81, 69 and 79 resulted in him missing the cut for the final round.
Maurice flitcroft 🐐😂😂😂
Great video. Funny how blatent the sponsorship placement was.
WHO narrated this video? Excellent!!!
@stephenspence1192
Жыл бұрын
I think it was the late Michael Barrat who used to present Nationwide.
Like a bit of whiskey flavor in yer water? 😂
Seve exploded at 19, as did Sergio.
42:18
Six thousand pounds for second place🤣🤣🤣🤣 today would be over a million
19 years old?!?! Ridiculous.
Seve looks like fith beatle
@martysykes3221
9 ай бұрын
Ha, interesting. What a special player Seve was. Just think, he had no amateur career, no development tour, he just turned pro and started playing professional golf. How amazing is that?!
Every time miller missed a putt he acted like he was 3
@tony.bickert
Жыл бұрын
Henry Longhurst would have taken a real sip, or two or three.
@edchapman5801
10 ай бұрын
He was a mature 3, wouldn't you say - it's funny though - I've watched him a lot and don't recall him behaving in this manner before, maybe because he was making more putts.
millar was a great player, but ever notice how he walked like a girl
@robertbird6387
7 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing! 🤣
@peterjohnson350
4 ай бұрын
Must have been the yellow shoes.